Persistence of the craniopharyngeal canal

Craniopharyngeal canal persistence is a congenital abnormality characterized by a bone canal extending from the nasopharynx to the pituitary fossa. Ascension of microorganisms through the channel can occur, triggering meningitis. AbstractCraniopharyngeal canal persistence is a congenital abnormality characterized by a bone canal extending from the nasopharynx to the pituitary fossa. Ascension of microorganisms through the channel can occur, triggering meningitis.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - September 18, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Gabriel Miranda Peron, Nina Ventura Wilner, Edson Marchiori Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research